Anthony Averett - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Catches on with Houston The Texans signed Averett (undisclosed) to the practice squad Monday.

Impact Averett was cut from the Steelers' practice squad Oct. 28 with an injury designation, but he appears to be healthy enough to join Houston's practice squad ahead of their wild-card game against the Chargers on Saturday. Averett last saw NFL regular-season action in 2022 with the Raiders, during which he logged 13 tackles (12 solo) and one pass defense across seven games.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Catches on with Houston The Texans signed Averett (undisclosed) to the practice squad Monday.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped with injury designation The Steelers cut Averett (undisclosed) from their practice squad Monday with an injury designation, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Averett wasn't on the Steelers' practice squad injured list; however, it appears he's dealing with some undisclosed issue after being cut Monday. The 29-year-old cornerback must now prove that he's returned to full health again before signing with another team.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Done in Pittsburgh The Steelers released Averett (hamstring) on Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact Pittsburgh originally brought Averett on board back in May, but as the regular season approaches, it's decided to part ways with him. Averett will have to look for another opportunity elsewhere.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injures hamstring in preseason Averett left Saturday's preseason contest with a hamstring injury and will not return, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact It remains to be seen if this injury will impact Averett's availability moving forward, but it will open up time for Kyler McMichael, Thomas Graham, Zyon Gilbert and Kiondre Thomas, all different corners competing for what figures to be one of the last spots available on the roster prior to the start of the regular season.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

49ers sign DL Breeland Speaks, put CB Anthony Averett on IR The San Francisco 49ers signed defensive lineman Breeland Speaks to a one-year contract Friday and placed cornerback Anthony Averett on the...

AUGUST 11, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Raiders have needs at QB, offensive line, defense

The Las Vegas Raiders will have plenty of decisions to make as free agency opens next week

MARCH 10, 2023 • Associated Press

Raiders Upgrade Tyler Hall to Active Roster, Anthony Averett to IR The Las Vegas Raiders have signed cornerback Tyler Hall to the active roster and placed cornerback Anthony Averett on the injured reserve li...

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

IR-bound again Las Vegas placed Averett (toe) on its injured reserve list Tuesday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Chargers, Josh Dubow of The Associated Press reports.

Impact Averett already missed four weeks early in the season with a thumb injury, and he'll now be required to miss at least the next four games as well. The 2020 fourth-rounder Amik Robertson will likely see a significantly higher share of snaps in Averett's absence.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Averett has left Sunday's game against the Seahawks early due to a toe injury.

Impact Averett's absence will leave the Raiders light at corner. While the 27-year-old is out, Tyler Hall and Sam Webb will be candidates for extra opportunities on the field.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to 53-man roster Averett (thumb) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Averett suffered a broken thumb Week 1 against the Chargers and underwent surgery to repair it. His return to the field Sunday will be a boost to the Raiders secondary against the Texans.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

1-win Texans, Raiders blame missed chances for losses

The Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders spent their bye weeks in similar fashion

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Designated to return Averett (thumb) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.

Impact Averett was placed on IR after breaking his right thumb during the Raiders' season opener, forcing him to sit out the last four weeks. Now, the 27-year-old has been designated to return at the earliest possible opportunity, opening up a 21-day window for him to practice and be restored to the active roster. Averett's first chance to play will come Sunday against the Texans.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Averett: 'I'm excited just to get back out there' Cornerback Anthony Averett discusses preparing for the Week 7 matchup against the Houston Texans, returning from injury, cornerback Nate Hob...

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM

Cardinals, Raiders look to shake off 0-1 starts

The Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders look to shake off season-opening losses when the two 2021 playoff teams meet in Week 2

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Raiders place Anthony Averett on injured reserve The former Alabama defensive back got hurt in the Raiders’ season-opener on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • AL.COM

Adams' strong debut not enough for Raiders in opener

The addition of Davante Adams was as good as advertised for the Las Vegas Raiders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Herbert throws 3 TD passes, Chargers beat Raiders 24-19

Justin Herbert threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns, Khalil Mack had three sacks in his Chargers debut and Los Angeles defeated Las Vegas 24-19, spoiling Josh McDaniels’ first...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Anthony Averett an X-Factor for Raiders? After the trade of cornerback Trayvon Mullen, Anthony Averett now takes the reigns as the Las Vegas Raiders top outside corner

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Raiders hoping 2nd stint for McDaniels bring success

Josh McDaniels waited a long time for a second shot as an NFL coach

AUGUST 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Anthony Averett is Excited to be a Las Vegas Raider Anthony Averett was a big free-agent signing for the Las Vegas Raiders, even if it didn’t get much attention.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Raiders like the toughness added by new cornerbacks Rock Ya-Sin and Anthony Averett If the Raiders are to return to the playoffs this season, improvement from their rebuilt secondary will be paramount.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Anthony Averett: 'We're definitely putting the pieces together' Cornerback Anthony Averett discusses 2022 Training Camp, his decision to play for the Raiders, playing against wide receiver Davante Adams a...

JULY 28, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM

How has Anthony Averett stacked up against top wideouts? Plus, Patrick Graham's scheme and more Raiders analyst Eric Allen and Bryan Salmond recap the first practices of 2022 Training Camp, break down cornerback Anthony Averett's play s...

JULY 25, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM

Photos: New Raiders CB Anthony Averett View photos of new Raiders cornerback Anthony Averett in action. Over 44 games, Averett has 101 tackles, 22 pass deflections and three inter...

MARCH 18, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM

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